I've seen several reviews today that just read like they were looking for anything they could find at fault. Mostly the plastic. Of course if it was five pounds of titanium, they'd probably be happy to complain about that too. And yes magnets are bad, very bad! I had a problem with a magnetic catch in the case for my 5.3, it created a perfectly square dead zone until it had been open for a while and then it would be okay. For a long time I just thought it was an odd glitch until I narrowed it down to being the perfect shape from the strap. I would definitely stay away from anything magnetic. I cut the magnet out and put velcro on instead and haven't had a dead zone since. I love the way I can write on the tablet, it's a dream! I didn't think anything could be better than the Note 5.3, and now there is!